1980s London punk scene is captured in the gritty new wave musical with poignant rags to riches story of a talented and rebellious young singer-songwriter. Kate is the lead singer of the rock group Breaking Glass. Kate’s socialist ideals are juxtaposed to her pragmatic rock manager's, Danny, a streetwise hustler who discovers her and develops her into a star. The energetic singer, whose talent and sanity are jeopardized by the music business’ power structure, struggles for artistic recognition . Hazel O’Connor wrote and performs 13 captivating and provocative songs for the film.